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PERSPECTIVES: MSU Senior “Reconciles Her Time at Michigan State”

“I feel is a sort of quiet, blistering anger, directed in part at this university’s administration. That, and a much-needed …

by Future U/ January 24, 2020/ MSU, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Impact? That’s the Question with MSU’s Proposed Election-Day Fall Break. What Impact Will It Have on Student Voting?

“Sarah Reckhow, MSU associate political science professor, is worried a long weekend without classes could jeopardize the university’s success with …

by Future U/ January 21, 2020/ MSU, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: In Education, Selective Application of ‘Core Values’ Doesn’t Cut It

As the old saying goes, “Practice what you preach.” Here’s an example of a school that’s long on preaching and …

by Roger Barbee/ January 17, 2020/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: MSU in the News Again (Ugh!) as the Beat Goes On and On

This time it’s about sexual assault and MSU football players. Here’s the feature article in The Detroit News.

by Future U/ January 13, 2020/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Researcher Finds Similarities Between Academic Employment System and Drug Gangs

It seems far-fetched, doesn’t it? It’s not to Alexandre Alfonso, King’s College, London. He makes a compelling argument by comparing …

by Future U/ January 12, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Academic Apocalypse? Russ Douthat Thinks So

Read his trenchant analysis here. It’s from The New York Times.

by Future U/ January 11, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: More Women Coaches Needed in College Sports

In an environment where nearly 90% of Division 1 athletic directors are men, only 40% of women’s college teams are …

by Future U/ December 31, 2019/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Isn’t Higher Ed the ‘Diversity Lab of Ideas’ of Yesteryear?

Or is it still? In his Washington Post op-ed, Jay Mathews compares his college experience of the 1960s with today. …

by Future U/ December 30, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Kevin Ellison, Former USC Football Star, Diagnosed with CTE

In this feature article, the LA Times‘ Nathan Fenno chronicles Ellison’s journey from gridiron stardom to death, and how his …

by Future U/ December 29, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Enrollment Declines are Nothing New at Michigan’s Regional Universities

The spotlight in his article is on WMU and CMU, large schools that are experiencing enrollment challenges. Read more from …

by Future U/ December 27, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Structural Reform, Not Billionaires’ Beneficience, Needed to Fix College Debt

It’s a micro-version of a problem that plagues America–philanthropy all too often replaces public policy to address America’s issues. Allisa …

by Future U/ December 24, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Will Grades Replace Standardized Tests in College Admission?

LA Times reports: “Pressure is growing on the Univ of California and California State University to drop the SAT and …

by Future U/ December 22, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Back to the Future’ Is Path for Culture Change at Michigan State University

Three years later, MSU has yet to assess/deal with the institutional failings that led to a series of self-inflicted wounds. …

by Frank Fear/ December 19, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Is ‘Truly’ Shared Governance Possible in Today’s Academy?

Professor Mark Taylor responds, yes, and provides a roadmap about how. He writes in Higher Education Quarterly.

by Future U/ December 18, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Sociologist Calls for End of NCAA ‘To Improve Education’

In this far-reaching essay, Randall Collins argues that athletic-centered schools have displaced academic achievement as the scholastic centerpiece. Higher ed …

by Future U/ December 17, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/